The time is now,peace is the lie The only true course is to revolt & defy The Roman dogs are raping the land Judea,the people,they just don't understand They murder loved ones by sword & the flame They have no restrictions to torture & maim They'll die by my hand,as sure as my name is Barrabbas Courage is needed for the cause so true For the Roamns are many,& alas,we are so few I'll take my legions of zealots afield To fight to the death 'til the Romans finally yield Take up the sword,throw down the staff Make Rome rue the day the crossing of our path And let them cry out in pain in the wrath of Barabbas Flee to the mountains to plan our attack Commit body & soul,for there must be no turning back Forge weapons of iron in the caves down below To compete with a mighty & well armed foe Jailed for murder & sentenced to die To be hung on a cross when the sun is high in the sky The Nazarene takes my place for me And thanks to the people & God,I'm once again free Back to the army to regroup them fast Our war will roar in a fiery blast The Romans will pay,for they've not heard the last of Barabbas